Offers TRA Modelling

(Collaborative) Project Start-up grants

Focus: (Collaborative) research projects that fit into TRA 1 Modelling
Funding grants cover, for example, the cost for employing a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher who assists in preparing a third-party grant application, or other research needs such as software or material for your project.

Early career support: Project Start-up grants

Focus: research projects that fit into TRA 1 Modelling
Funding grants cover, for example, the cost for employing student assistants or a doctoral researcher who assists in preparing a third-party grant application, or other research needs such as software or material for your project.

Networking, Outreach & Transfer

Focus: Events/Activities to promote networking, outreach & transfer
Funding grants cover, for example, the cost for a conference, workshop or other events that promote science communication or outreach/transfer on topics that fit into the goals of TRA 1 Modelling.

Eligibility & application deadline

To be eligible for funding applications, you must be member of TRA 1 Modelling. Applications are possible at any time but depend on availability of funds. Also be aware of administrative foreruns!

Funding period & decision

Funding can be provided for 2023. Longer periods may be possible upon request. The TRA 1 Steering Committee will decide on acceptance, decisions are depending on the project content and availability of funds. 

How to apply

Please use the application form below and add a project description including a rough time schedule and financial plan. For further information on the procedure and application advice, it is recommended to contact the TRA Manager Daniel Minge:
tra1@uni-bonn.de or +49 (0) 228 73-54462.

Flexible support for planned or ongoing interdisciplinary research projects, that are in line with the research profile of TRA Modelling. In particular, TRA Modelling aims to support young academics in pursuing trans-/interdisciplinary approaches at an early stage of their careers.

Please find below all details in the call text and apply via the application form. 

Deadline for submission is August 20, 2023.

The TRA funding opportunities are suitable as seed funding for trans/interdisciplinary projects that pursue the goal of a more extensive application for third-party funding (DFG/EU/BMBF). The TRA managers therefore work closely with the Department for Research and Transfer of the University of Bonn.

Continue to the service offer of the University of Bonn regarding research funding.

Collaboration Activities

promoted via Newsletter and Members-Listing

Ongoing/Future Collaboration Activities

• MaLiS Club

Past Collaboration Activities

• Mission Networking
• Joint Symposium on Mathematics and Life Science 
• Talk series (Ringvorlesung) "Mathematics meets Life Sciences and Medicine
• TRA 1 Brownbag/PreDinner
• HCM meets TRA 1 (jointly organized talks and events)
• PostDoc NetworkDay "Collaborate beyond borders"

Support for events in the focus of TRA 1 Modelling: contact your TRA-management!

Ongoing:

• MaLiS Club (jointly supported by TRA Modelling and TRA Life and Health)
• Symposia, Workshops, Talk Series of special interest (e.g. Microfluencers Symposium)